The Recreational squad are a growing, vibrant, friendly group who row with an emphasis on having fun. We scull in a mixture of boats depending on numbers and we often row further through the locks to Pangbourne, Sonning and beyond! Recently some of us have been part of some new racing events in the Thames region, and these are set to continue, more details below.

The Recreational squad rows every Sunday morning at 9am. In the Summer, from April, light permitting, we row on a Wednesday Evening at 6.30pm. Some of the group also attend the erg sessions during the week at the club, but there is no pressure to do this.

The Recreational squad also has opportunities to compete. The winter of 2015 saw the launch of the Thames Valley Explore Sunday Rowing League incorporating ‘Splash and Dash’ races of 250-300 metres and ‘skills events’ held at different clubs, to emulate the highly popular format already established in the North of the Country. Averaging out at 6-7 races in an afternoon, and at Hillingdon Lake, the skills event incorporated tasks such as emergency stops, backing down to a buoy, 360 degree turns, rigger dips and square blading, all within a time trial.

Vice Captain: Rob Calvert

If you are interested in joining the Recreational squad, please click the button below to drop an email to our Recreational squad captain.